If you want to spend your vacation in a place that combines entertainment, relaxation and adventure, then Santorini Island, Greece is the vacation destination for you! Santorini is unlike any other Greek Island. It has a magnificent mystic aura and characteristics that are stunning and unique. Santorini (otherwise known as Thira) belongs to the Cyclades cluster and is situated 128 nautical miles from Piraeus Port. The island is 73 sq. km in area and has approximately 13,500 inhabitants.

Santorini Island Greece is most famous for its Caldera - which is the opening created by the Santorini volcano -, its breathtaking sunset view and its beaches, which have unique colors due to the volcanic properties of the sand. Santorini's rocky cliffs and landscape are almost primitive and wild, adding even more to its mystery.

The villages of Santorini, Greece are some of the most picturesque in the Cycladic cluster, owing to the unique architecture of the small white houses built on reddish cliffsides and along colorful sandy beaches. On the eastern side of Santorini Greece, facing the Caldera, are the villages of Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia (Ia). On the western side, near the red, white and black beaches, are the villages of Kamari, Perissa and Vlyhada. Inland villages, such as Pyrgos, Emporio and Messaria offer guests a breathtaking panoramic view of the island and the Aegean Sea. All villages offer a wonderful selection of Santorini Greece hotels, catering to all needs and budgets. Click here to be directed to our Santorini hotels and accommodation page, or visit the hotels in each area:

After a day of lying on breathtaking beaches, guests of Santorini Island, Greece are treated to a fantastic time at the island's night-time entertainment venues. Whether you choose to dance the night away in one of the crowded clubs or spend a romantic evening at a high-end restaurant, or mingle with the locals and attend one of the cultural eventsorganised, you will live the unique experience of Santorini nights out.

Famous for its spellbinding sunset view and splendid beaches, Santorini also possesses some of Greece's finest archaeological sights. If you are among those who love to sprinkle their vacation with a little information about the island's history and seize their day by having new experiences, Santorini sightseeing is a wonderful option. Interested in learning more about Santorini Island sights and attractions? Just click here for more.

Santorini Beaches are the most unique in Greece and indeed the world. The eruptions of the Santorini volcano created shores with colorful sands both on the southern side and the eastern coast of Santorini. The most famous Santorini beaches are the Red Beach and the White Beach near Akrotiri, and the very long stretch of black sand, starting from Perivolos Beach, continuing as Perissa Beach and Kamari Beach, and ending as Monolithos Beach. This entire sandy stretch is called the Black Beach of Santorini. The Red Beach, White Beach and Black Beach in Santorini are very popular due to their uniqueness. Click here for more information about Santorini Beaches.

Travelling to Santorini Greece is convenient and easy, especially in the summer months when flight and boat trips are more frequent. Whether you prefer to fly or sail to your holiday destination, click here for more information, or apply to Santorini Travel Agencies that will assist your Santorini holiday planning.